Karel Ctibor

Karel Ctibor was a renowned Czech popular music and swing vocalist, born on November 2, 1904, in Prague. He is noted for his distinctive style, which was part of a new generation of swing singers without operetta mannerisms. Ctibor began his singing career in the 1920s, performing in a Prague bar called Rotunda on Wenceslas Square. His active years spanned from approximately 1925 to 1968, during which he recorded around 200 shellac records between 1936 and 1946 for labels like His Master's Voice, RCA Victor, Odeon, and others. He passed away on June 11, 1971, in Prague.

Throughout his career, Karel Ctibor has been featured on numerous compilations since the 1980s, and his music remains part of Czech retro music culture. Some of his notable recent releases include albums like *Snad se zas sejdeme* and various collections of Czech/Slovak retro music. His music legacy continues to be celebrated through online platforms and re-releases.

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